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Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Arizona
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary make in Arizona?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$72,060
Median Annual Salary
▲
+5.4% vs 2024
$80,770
Mean Salary
$72,060
Median Salary
$34.64
Hourly Rate
1,040 people work as Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in Arizona
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary salary by percentile in Arizona
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in Arizona earn a median salary of $72,060 per year ($6,005/month).
This is 4.7% below the national average of $75,639.
Arizona ranks #33 out of 49 states for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary pay.
Approximately 1,040 people work in this occupation across Arizona.
Salaries increased by 5.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Top Skills
Speaking
4.62
Instructing
4.38
Learning Strategies
4.12
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Fine Arts
4.91
Education and Training
4.67
English Language
4.29
Communications and Media
3.56
Psychology
3.38
Typical Education: Master's Degree
(50.7% of workers)
Salary Range: Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in Arizona
Salaries for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in Arizona range from $62,150 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $110,050 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $71,230 and $79,190.
Median $72,060
P10: $62,150P25: $71,230P75: $79,190P90: $110,050
10th
$62,150
25th
$71,230
Median
$72,060
75th
$79,190
90th
$110,050
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$62,150
$29.88
$5,179
25th Percentile
$71,230
$34.25
$5,935
Median (50th)
$72,060
$34.64
$6,005
75th Percentile
$79,190
$38.07
$6,599
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$110,050
$52.91
$9,170
Note: The mean (average) salary of $80,770 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#33
Arizona ranks #33 of 49 states
$75,639
National avg. for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
How much do Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary make in Arizona?
The median annual salary for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in Arizona is $72,060 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $80,770.
What is the salary range for a Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in Arizona?
Salaries for Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in Arizona range from $62,150 at the 10th percentile to $110,050 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $71,230 and $79,190.
What is the starting salary for a Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in Arizona?
Entry-level Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary positions in Arizona typically start around $62,150 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $71,230 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in Arizona?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,040 people are employed as Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in Arizona.
What is the hourly rate for a Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in Arizona?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary in Arizona is approximately $34.64 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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